MBUTHIA MUTHAMI & another v KAMAU MBUTHIA [2007] KEHC 2191 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2191
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 2191 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 May 2007
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TypeCivilPostureAppeal from a final order dismissing an application to set aside a judgment and for execution proceedings to be dismissed under Section 4(4) of the Limitation of Action Act.CoramM.A. Ang'awa, E.T. Gaturu
Holding
The application is dismissed as the time for execution proceedings begins as of 2.12.2004, and the plaintiff was not at fault for the delay.
Facts
The case involves a land dispute over LR.Dagoretti/Matuini/221, where the plaintiff claimed adverse possession for over 12 years, and the defendant sought to set aside the judgment and dismiss execution proceedings.
Issues
- Whether execution proceedings on land can expire due to Limitation of Action.
- Whether the plaintiff's claim under adverse possession is valid after 12 years.
Reasoning
The court held that the plaintiff has been on the land for over 12 years, and equity would not permit the argument that execution proceedings cannot be allowed due to the limitation period.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application of 4.2.2005 seeking orders under Section 4 (4) Limitation of Actions Acts Cap. P. 22 for Declaration that Judgment not being executed after 12 years period has no effect was dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Limitation of Action Act Cap. 22 Laws of Kenya
- Civil Procedure Rules
Cases cited (1)
- Njuguna v Njau (1981) KLR 225
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